LeahJet

LeahJet ASN, RN

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  1. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    LeahJet replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I hope that the student/new nurses aren't getting their feelings hurt here but are actually understanding the point we are trying to make. If you go into nursing wearing your feelings on your...

  2. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    LeahJet replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize for my insensitive comments earlier in this thread. I was just having a bit of fun with an old cliche that all nurses have heard ad nauseum. I am sympathetic to the plight of new nurses...

  3. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    LeahJet replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps some fava beans and a nice

  4. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    LeahJet replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I go outside my department to eat my young. I never eat young where I

  5. Is there power in the color white?

    LeahJet replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Multi, for the definition of subservient. I am thinking the poster may be mistaken of the proper definition. I am respectful, professional, knowledgeable, and kind. But subservient?...

  6. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    LeahJet replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm "lucky"? I don't know, I guess I am just not easily intimidated. What could he have done? Whoop up on me? LOL. Complained about me? "That nurse treated me like a five year old!!" You're right, I...

  7. Is there power in the color white?

    LeahJet replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    RubyVee, as usual, you are right on. I appreciate your insightfulness and experience and enjoy your posts. I, too, think that non-nurses, whether students or otherwise, will change their frame of mind...

  8. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    LeahJet replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow.... sorry about the crazy capitals in the last post. i have no idea where they came

  9. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    LeahJet replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once had a doc pitch a little fit about not having a certain supply in the ER. Consulting docs are always coming into our ER and just "grabbing" any ER nurse that happens to be running around...

  10. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    It is wonderful to work at a facility that takes care of and respects its nurses. I once worked at Methodist in Indianapolis. There we were strongly encouraged to take an hour away from the unit. I...

  11. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    That is very noble of you. But it is ok that you are being taken advantage of and that you are "giving" your time? And don't be fooled. You are not "giving your time" to your patients..... you are...

  12. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think it's a matter of not being able to eat at all. To be honest, that has never happened to me. Yes, many times I didn't eat until the 9th or 10th hour of a 12 hour shift. But, my...

  13. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid that you kinda missed the mark on this one...at least in my case. I am soooo not a Florence Nightingale "calling" person. However, I AM a "want to keep my license" kind of person. When...

  14. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and management made out a cute little schedule for lunch breaks but didn't assign anyone to cover the rooms. (brilliant) We have a manager and an "ER coodinator" and you better believe they take...

  15. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    Ha.... we don't even get paid for it. It is unheard of here to fill out a "no lunch break" form. One nurse (a prn person) once asked our manager for one of those forms to fill out because she didn't...

  16. breaks

    LeahJet replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    I know that a problem I have is leaving my co-workers high and dry. The ER I work in can be extremely busy. I can't just say.... "OK, I'm going on my break now" and leave my co-workers to take care...

  17. Odors--Help!

    LeahJet replied to TraumaTrainingWheels's topic in Emergency

    I know I am silly.... but mouth breathing is not the answer for me. I can almost "taste" the smell and it makes me want to spit. I am with the others on something under the nose or an odor...

  18. Becoming an ER Nurse

    LeahJet replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in Emergency

    Personally, I would just get my RN first. I'm not so sure that you would make that much more as an RN/Medic. As far as experience, being a medic out in the field and an RN in the ER are very...

  19. lost panties

    LeahJet replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there any way the facility can reimburse her for the panties? That doesn't really seem like a lot of money to shell out in order to quiet her

  20. Fibromyalgia

    LeahJet replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    And speaking of God "blessing me"..... as I said.... he has. I work 16 hour shifts in the ER and for more than 8 of those hours, it feels like a knife going through my right heel. I take NSAIDS, do...

  21. Fibromyalgia

    LeahJet replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Ok.... I realize that I am getting nowhere here. You may want to seek help for your bitterness. I can understand some... but the repeated (not so veiled) wishes of pain upon others is a tad...

  22. Fibromyalgia

    LeahJet replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    you were quoting my post about the certain "mold" i was referring to. just because it strikes a nerve makes it no less true. have you ever heard of female, fat and 40? i've heard that many times...

  23. Fibromyalgia

    LeahJet replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    You know, I asked a couple of legitimate questions and I get called "holier than thou". If some could get less defensive and actually have a discussion then maybe we could get somewhere with...

  24. Fibromyalgia

    LeahJet replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    But can some of you admit that the FM people that present at the ER about once a week or so may contributing to the stigma? And I'm sorry, but YES..... FM patients do seem to fit in a certain mold....

  25. I LOVE triaging.....

    LeahJet replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh, I SO agree with you on that. If some people had as much enthusiasm with actually doing their job as they do trying to get out of it... it would be a much better environment! I really get sick of...